Swan River First Nation
Financial data for Swan River First Nation for fiscal year 2021-22. Swan River First Nation is a First Nation in Alberta with a registered population of 1,738 and an on-reserve population of 473. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2021-22
Visual breakdown of Swan River First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2021-22.
Financial Summary FY 2021-22
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2021-22.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Swan River First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Ammunition and Twine Provisions in Treaty 8 The FN alleges that an outstanding lawful obligation exists on the part of the Crown for not having provided sufficient amounts of ammunition and twine from 1899-1952. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Feb 2021 | - |
IR 150E - Road Rights of Way Alleges that the transfer of lands for five roads in 1917 - 1918 - 1932 and 1965 lacked legal validity. The First Nation did not provide informed consent, and was inadequately compensated. | Other | File Closed Sep 2012 | - |
Kinuso Townsite Alienation The FN alleges that a portion of Swan River Reserve 150E was sold and patented by Canada in 1919 without having been surrendered by the Band; Indian Affairs discovered the situation in 1956, but deliberately failed to notify the Band of its oversight. | Other | File Closed Sep 2012 | - |
Treaty Land Entitlement Alleges treaty land entitlement shortfall, pursuant to Treaty 8. | Other | File Closed Oct 2010 | - |
Trespass on Road Allowances Alleged Canada breached its legal and fiduciary obligations in allowing Province of Alberta to construct, establish and maintain eight road allowances within Reserve No. 150E without authorization by Governor General in Council, and without compensation. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Sep 2011 | - |
Treaty 8 Agricultural Benefits Alleges has yet to be provided with agricultural benefits pursuant to Treaty 8. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Feb 2018 | $58.53M |
Treaty Land Entitlement Shortfall Alleges unfulfilled treaty land entitlement pursuant to Treaty 8 and loss of use. | Other | Claim Active at the SC Tribunal Jul 2022 | - |
Annuity Provisions of Treaty 8 Alleges a failure to deliver a nominal amount of legal tender having a value, in terms of purchasing power, equivalent to that possessed by $5, $15, or $25 at the time Treaty 8 was entered into by members of the Band in 1899. | Other | File Closed Mar 2023 | - |
| Total | $58.53M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2021-22.
| Position | Name | Months | Salary & Honoraria | Travel & Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Gerald Giroux | 12 | $75,000 | $36,000 | - |
| Councilor | Mark Giroux | 12 | $64,000 | $36,000 | - |
| Councilor | Buddy Giroux | 12 | $64,000 | $36,000 | - |
| Councilor | Dustin Twin Jr. | 12 | $64,000 | $36,000 | - |
| Total | $267,000 | $144,000 | $0 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Doyle & Company
Sources
Financial data is sourced from annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act (FNFTA). Data is extracted using automated processes and may contain errors. If you notice any issues, please contact us.
